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S824 DAE

1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX

Green Petrol 1581cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,070 mi
Last recorded101,070 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX79,768 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 DAE
MakeFiat
ModelBrava 1.6 SX
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,581cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light staying on

near side front trye worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,815 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light staying on

near side front trye worn on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2007 92,172 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,172 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 83,455 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Centre stop light bulbs not working

Fault on oil switch

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 83,455 miles

Centre stop light bulbs not working

Fault on oil switch

Pass 18 Oct 2005 74,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Fiat Brava 1.6 SX?

Based on 3,699 MOT tests across 835 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,508
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 549
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 373
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 209
Registration plate lamp not working 209
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 205
Full Fiat Brava 1.6 SX reliability report

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S824 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX in Green with a 1,581cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 79,768 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Brava 1.6 SX fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 549 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S824 DAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Brava 1.6 SX typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Brava 1.6 SX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S824 DAE registered?

S824 DAE is a 1998 Fiat Brava 1.6 SX, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S824 DAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 DAE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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